Volunteer Board Member

The Clifton Women’s Healthcare Education Network CWHEN Seeking: Volunteer Board Member ABOUT US CWHEN is a non profit organization that is committed to amplifying the voices of female patients, across Canada. We promote education on women’s health issues and fund neglected areas of women’s health research to help transform our current models of care. WHY YOU WOULD JOIN US If you are passionate about women’s healthcare If you believe the current healthcare system needs to change, in regards to women, especially minority and low-income women If you want to help educate women across Canada about their own health and bodily autonomy If you want to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, scientists and leaders to breakdown myths about gender in healthcare, to improve women’s diagnostic rates and times, and help to shift healthcare away from a male-default model of care And you want to work with doctors across the country to change the current approach to healthcare THE OPPORTUNITY We are seeking motivated, skilled individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a board member, you will have the opportunity to build your network and community, while working on issues you feel passionate about. You’ll acquire governance skills and be able to work alongside other healthcare professionals, as we work to achieve our goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Board members are expected to: Attend quarterly board meetings Assist in program evaluation and development and to provide clinical expertise and guidance on the design, relevance and effectiveness of CWHEN’s healthcare education initiatives Provide strategic oversight and contribute to organizational planning and priorities Ensure financial stewardship, transparency, and risk management Uphold governance best practices, including compliance with applicable bylaws Support a culture of equity, inclusion, and accessibility in decision-making Support CWHEN’s outreach and engagement with healthcare professionals, researchers and community partners Help to promote the organization's visibility and grow supporter base YOUR SKILLS Experience in gender studies or as a healthcare professional in Canada Ideally bilingual in English and French; both written and spoken. English is essential Comfortable communicating ideas and willing to collaborate and work as a part of a team Able to analyze program viability and help to identify potential risks and benefits, based on evidence and experience. A dedication to actively participate in fulfilling the organization’s mission and to contribute to our ongoing growth and improvement. Experience delivering educational presentation or lectures is an asset How to apply: Please email your CV and a cover letter to Naiomi Badri Email: [email protected]

Board members provide strategic oversight, financial stewardship, and clinical expertise to guide healthcare education initiatives. They are responsible for attending quarterly meetings and promoting the organization's visibility and growth.

Candidates should have experience in gender studies or be a healthcare professional in Canada, preferably bilingual in English and French. Ability to analyze program viability and a commitment to women's healthcare autonomy are essential.

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• Gender Studies
• Healthcare Professionalism
• Bilingualism
• Strategic Oversight
• Organizational Planning
• Financial Stewardship
• Risk Management
• Governance Best Practices
• Program Evaluation
• Public Speaking
• Collaboration
• Equity And Inclusion

• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Education
• Science & Research

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 10, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Executive

Application method

Direct apply is available